Longenbaugh Memorial Award

Dr. George Longenbaugh was a pioneer in Alaska EMS. This award honors a physician who exemplifies leadership and dedication to EMS systems and, through his or her efforts, has significantly promoted the Alaska EMS system.

2007

Jennifer Dow, M.D., of Girdwood, for her tireless efforts in enhancing outdoor emergency medicine in Alaska.

2006

Dr. William Anthes - Ketchikan, in recognition of his 23 years of support to the Ketchikan Fire Department as Physician Medical Director.

2005

Barbara Jean Coopes, MD - Anchorage, in recognition of her leadership of Pediatric Transport team of LifeGuard Alaska, her excellent clinical skills, and her dedication to EMS and rural health care providers.

2004

Mike Levy, MD - Anchorage, for his 15 years of leadership and advocacy of the EMS system in Alaska.

2003

Ken Brown, MD - Juneau, in recognition of his involvement, leadership, and dedication to EMS in Southeast Alaska as medical director for Capital City Fire/Rescue as well as to the State as a member of the Alaska Council on EMS.

2002

Don Hudson, DO - Anchorage, in recognition of his service to Unalaska EMS and the local clinic for more than 10 years, & for his dedication, leadership & friendship to the providers.

2001

William Bell, MD - Homer, in recognition of 18 years of service as a medical director.

2000

No Award Given

1999

Frank Sacco, MD, Alaska Native Medical Center – Anchorage, in recognition of his commitment to, promotion of, and outstanding leadership in the Alaska Trauma Care System.

1998

William L. Cooper, MD - Kasilof, in recognition of his outstanding quality of medical direction and increasing number of services he directs.

1997

Ernest Meloche, MD – Ketchikan, for years of service in Southeast Alaska and Alaska Marine Highway System.

1996

Leanne Converse, MD - Chena Goldstream Fire & Rescue – Fairbanks, in recognition of years of commitment/leadership in Interior Region.

 

1995

Leo K. Morresey, MD - TransAlaska Pipeline – Anchorage, for years of commitment to Alaska's EMS system.

1994

Donn Kruse, MD - Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corp. – Bethel, for years of commitment to and leadership in emergency medical services in the Yukon Kuskokwim Region.

 

1993

Thomas H. Wood, MD – Petersburg, for encouraging and providing EMS to Petersburg and SE Alaska, through his practice, physician sponsorship, and as EMS Medical Director for SE Region EMS Council.

 

1992

John Hall, MD, FACEP - Anchorage

 

1991

Michael Copass, MD – Seattle, for his medevac work in Southeast Alaska, Harborview and Airlift Northwest in Seattle & training for all of Alaska.

1990

William Bell, MD – Homer, for his services as physician sponsor for Homer Volunteer Fire Department.

 

1989

George McAnelly, MD - Anchor Point, for his services as physician sponsor for Anchor Point Vol. Fire & Rescue.

 

1988

Harriett Jackson Schirmer, MD – Wrangell, for serving as EMS physician sponsor of Wrangell Vol. Fire Dept.

 

1987

David Templin, MD – Anchorage, for his long-time service as Alaska Native Medical Center/IHS EMS Coordinator for Alaska, surgeon & statewide work to improve EMS systems.

 

1986

William Wennen, MD – Fairbanks, long-time ACEMS member & ACEMS Chair, physician sponsor of University of Alaska Fairbanks Fire Dept., & for his workshops & lectures on burns & other EMS topics throughout the state.

 

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